In Our Care

Lawrence H. Smith, age 88, of May Township, Minnesota, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather entered into eternal life March 31, 2019.  Larry was born on April 2, 1930 in Jackson Michigan. He attended Jackson High School where he met his future wife Jacquelyn Smith, who assisted him in algebra class.  They were married on August 27, 1950 and were together for the next 57 years. He attended Jackson Community College before going on to Michigan State University...

Diane S. Alton, age 75, of Forest Lake, died, Friday, April 12, 2019 following a determined battle with Leukemia.  She will be deeply missed and remembered as a loving mother, grandma, sister and friend.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Maurine Kehr; great-grandson, Jaxon Alton; brother-in-law, Terrance Diegneau.  She is survived by her devoted children, Maurine Alton (Michelle), Greg Alton (Angela), Kenneth Alton, Timothy Alton, Michelle Murphy (Todd),...

Eileen M. (nee Foster) Hanley, age 97, Born August 22, 1921 to John and Stella Foster in Havre, Montana, passed away April 9, 2019; attended St Patrick’s Grade School and Washington High, then graduated from School of Cosmetology in 1941.  Preceded in death by son, John Hanley; grandson, Aaron Drews.  She is survived by husband, of 73 wonderful years, Robert Hanley; children, Joan (Bruce) Filson, Colleen Robinson, Bob (Dee) Hanley, Mary Hanley, Sue (Nick) Wahlgren; 16...

Sandra Jean (Jones) Sohlstrom, age 79, passed peacefully on April 8, 2019.  Sandy was born in Lawrence County, Tennessee to Audie Thomas Jones and Edith Margaret Jones.  She graduated from Central High School in Camden, Tennessee.  She was accepted into the United States Navy, where she met her husband, Roger Sohlstrom.  Following her time in the Navy, they built their lives living in Duluth, Minnesota, Salt Lake City, Utah and Wyoming, Minnesota; where Sandy worked at...

Ronald R. Trowbridge, age 84, of Lindstrom, MN, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019. He is survived by wife, Marlys; daughter, Cherie; son, Scott; brother, Donald; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Time of Sharing will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2019, at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Dr. Forest Lake, MN.  Visitation will be 1-3 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the Time of Sharing. 

Erik M. Naumann, 40, of Brook Park, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 7, 2019. He is survived by brother Ralph Naumann II; godparents and guardian, Karl and Mary Kjeldsen; other extended family members, and devoted caregivers.  Erik was preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Susan Naumann.   A memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake.  The family will greet friends one...

Carol V. Larson, age 91, of Ham Lake, Minnesota, died Sunday, April 7, 2018 while surrounded by her family.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Willard.  She is survived by her sons, Gary (Ellen), James, Dan (Jan), Fred (Lois): grandchildren, Joshua (Jenny), Matthew (Elizabeth), Elizabeth, Billy (Jenny), Betsy, Rebecca, Natalie (Tony) Lapakko, Angela (John) Riesberg, Hanna (fiance’ Ryan Hollihan); great-grandchildren, Lilly, Etta, Vincent, Una; other family and...

Adley P. Pederson, 77, of Forest Lake, MN, died on April 5, 2019 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center.   Adley Philemon Pederson was born on August 23, 1941 at the family farm in rural Winger, MN to Alvira (Raaen) and Peder C. Pederson, Jr.  He attended grade school in Winger and continued his education at the Crookston A.C.  During his youth, Adley was an active member in the Polk County 4-H program where he showed Hereford cattle. Shortly after his time in...

Andrew J. Cardinal Sr., age 92, of Centerville, Minnesota passed away peacefully, Thursday, April 4, 2019.  Andy was a lifelong parishioner at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, Centerville, Minnesota.  He was a proud Army Veteran of World War II. Andy was an active member of the community.  He sat on the Board of Directors of the Rice Creek Watershed for 35 years.  He spent a number of years as a member of the Lino Lakes City Council. Andy was a long-term Trustee for the...

Gloria A. Johnson, age 85, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.   Gloria was a longtime employee of the VA.  She enjoyed taking photographs and relaxing while watching TV. She is preceded in death by parents, Russell and Rhoda Peterson; daughter, Roberta; sister, Bonnie Brown; and brother, Lyle Peterson. She is survived by siblings, Joyce (Ronald) Bowman, Merna Mowry, Dale (Linda) Peterson, Jan (Don) Carlson, numerous nieces and nephews; other...